Courtesy of IowaHawkeyes.com IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa senior cornerback Desmond King has been named a semifinalist for the 2016 Bednarik Award, presented annually to college football’s most outstanding defensive player of the year. The announcement was made Monday by Maxwell Football Club President, Ron Jaworski. The Bednarik award, in conjunction with the … [Read more...] about King Named Semifinalist for Bednarik Award
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Big night brings Big Ten honors for Connelly
Courtesy of Wisconsin Badgers Athletics MADISON, Wis. – Stepping into the starting lineup for an injured teammate, Ryan Connelly made sure the Wisconsin defense didn’t skip a beat last Saturday. The sophomore replaced teammate Jack Cichy at inside linebacker and played an integral role in the Badgers’ 23-17 overtime win over No. 7 Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium. For … [Read more...] about Big night brings Big Ten honors for Connelly
Buckeye Family Loses a Legend: All-Time Great John Hicks
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – John Hicks, a two-time All-American and major award winner and undeniably one of the most outstanding Ohio State football players of all time, died Saturday after a long illness. Hicks’ wife, Cindy, contacted the Department of Athletics with the news. He was 65. An offensive guard from Cleveland’s John Hay High School, … [Read more...] about Buckeye Family Loses a Legend: All-Time Great John Hicks
Desmond King among 19 Lott Trophy quarterfinalists
Courtesy of IowaHawkeyes.com IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa senior defensive back Desmond King is one of 19 quarterfinalists for the 2016 Lott IMPACT Trophy. The announcement was made Monday by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The Lott IMKPACT Trophy winner will be announced live on FOX Sports on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. PST. IMPACT is an acronym for Integrity, … [Read more...] about Desmond King among 19 Lott Trophy quarterfinalists
Lewis and Peppers Named Semifinalists for 2016 Thorpe Award
Courtesy of Michigan Athletics OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – A pair of University of Michigan defenders – Jourdan Lewis and Jabrill Peppers – have been named semifinalists for the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association of Oklahoma City. This award is given to the top defensive back in college football. Michigan … [Read more...] about Lewis and Peppers Named Semifinalists for 2016 Thorpe Award